Saturday Links from Tipperary
With the weather getting up to a balmy 40 degrees yesterday, I am hopeful that a reprieve from the cold temperatures is approaching. For most of you, I’m sure that means plenty of barn time
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The View from Virginia Presented by World Equestrian Brands
EN loves photos shot between the ears! If you happen to be out for a hack, are riding in some obscure place or just take some cool photos aboard your mount, send them to [email protected] with a
...» Read More!RRTP Survey: Eventing Tops Second Careers for OTTBs
Yesterday the Retired Racehorse Training Project (RRTP) released the results of a study — the first of its kind — exploring the pipeline that connects Thoroughbred ex-racers with new careers. Owners of 4,200 OTTBs in
...» Read More!GMHA Festival to Offer Inaugural CIC*
Forget the wind, ice and freezing temps — let’s have a look at what Area 1 has in store for all of us diehard event riders! Have you heard? GMHA (Green Mountain Horse Association) in
...» Read More!10 Signs You Might Be an Eventer
Courtney Due of the JustJump3Day blog recently posted her own list of signs that you may suffer from the eventing bug. Courtney graciously agreed to let us reprint her post here on EN, so we
...» Read More!Friday Video: The Difference Between Regular People and Horse People
Our favorite filmmakers are back with a new episode of Evention. I don’t know about you, but I’ve become rather addicted to this series. Keep it up, Dom and Jimmie! We here at EN greatly
...» Read More!Eventing 18 Program Off to Strong Start
The inaugural Eventing 18/Advancing Athletes training sessions wrapped up earlier this month, with 12 riders studying under Coach David O’Connor’s tutelage in Ocala. The five riders hailing from the West Coast — one from Washington State
...» Read More!Losgelassenheit: How Do You Keep Your Horse Relaxed?
I’ve been riding with Denny for over seven years now, and the word “losgelassenheit” has come up in conversation maybe 4,368 times, more or less. The first time I heard this word, I thought to myself, Huh
...» Read More!Friday News & Notes from FLAIR Nasal Strips
Polar vortex, be gone! I’ve spent the majority of this week completing my move to the other (cooler?) side of Missouri, and the fact that we were locked in a battle against the snow drifts
...» Read More!Throwback Thursday: And the Rider Is …
Welcome to Throwback Thursday! Each Thursday, we will be bringing you some vintage eventing photos and posts. Do you want to show us your first horse or a photo of your early riding days? Email [email protected].
...» Read More!Thursday Video: British Show Jumping in the 1960s
In this excellent short film on the show jumping lifestyle of the 1960s in Britain, we get to follow the trial, purchase and training of a cheeky Irish horse named Beethoven, as well as watch
...» Read More!Have You Seen the Official EN Store?
Official EN gear — it’s one of the most consistent requests we’ve received over the years. And it’s always been a difficult one to fulfill due to demand. John would post small quantities of hats
...» Read More!Thoroughbred Legends Presented by Cosequin: Duane’s Country
Thoroughbred racehorses that go on to second careers are unique in that they have two retirements in their lifetimes: the first from the track and the second from the show ring. Thoroughbred Legends, a new
...» Read More!Barn Work Boot Camp: Winter Edition
Since the holidays have passed us by, we’ve officially transitioned from the most wonderful time of the year into those couple of months when many of us wish we could hibernate during the deep freeze. I
...» Read More!Throwback Thursday: Guess the Rider
Welcome to Throwback Thursday! Each Thursday, we will be bringing you some vintage eventing photos and posts. Do you want to show us your first horse or a photo of your early riding days? Email
...» Read More!The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Your Horse
Spring is a big time for equestrians to think about buying a new horse for the upcoming competition season, and as a result a large amount of horses that were improving over the winter come
...» Read More!Thursday News & Notes from Devoucoux
Day two of the official new website launch!! I hope you are all adjusting to the new format, because we’re really excited about it. Don’t forget that if you want to hang on to the
...» Read More!Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Shire and Shetland Pas de Deux
It’s hump day, and you need an adorable video to keep you going through the work week. How about a pas de deux with a Shetland pony and an enormous Shire? Cute choreography and a
...» Read More!Wanting a Blog Format? Classic EN is the Answer
Hey, EN! We’ve enjoyed hearing from so many of you today, and I’m thrilled to report feedback on the new EN has been overwhelmingly positive. The main request we’re hearing is a way to read
...» Read More!2013 Eclipse Award Nominees Announced: Wise Dan, Mucho Macho Man, or Will Take Charge for HOTY
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers And Broadcasters announced the finalists for the 2013 Eclipse Awards
...» Read More!What Does Riding at -20º Look Like?
EN reader Rachael Walker braved the cold in Wisconsin to go for a brief ride in the snow. Rachael writes, “I hopped up on my mare today – the temp was about -20º and the
...» Read More!From H&H: Gypsy Cobs End Up at UK Equine Rescues
It’s interesting how certain breeds of horses are viewed differently around the world. Here in the US, the Gypsy Vanner breed comes with a designer price tag to go along with the pinto color,
...» Read More!Jennifer Joyce: Buck Davidson Clinic Photo Gallery
Buck Davidson headed out to California last weekend to teach a clinic in Temacula, and EN reader Jennifer Joyce attended to take photos. Thanks for sharing these with us, Jennifer! And if anyone who rode
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